Boundless Gymnastics is a proud supporter of Kount on Kindness! We try to implement the Kindness Campaign within the gym as much as possible!
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Mission Statement
Kount on Kindness is designed:
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Dr. Chris Thurber established the idea of Kount on Kindness alongside IGC's Director, Brent Klaus. Their goal: to help highlight and reinforce positivity to the benefit of the entire community.
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Why It's So Important
Some schools and camps have tried zero tolerance policies or harsh punishments to deal with misbehaviour. However, recent research suggests that both approaches miss the opportunity to teach young people positive, prosocial behavior. Of course, if a participant's behavior is seriously out of line, they are sent home. But that kind of serious misbehavior is extremely rare in Kount on Kindness member clubs. What does sometimes happen, because participants are tired or frustrated, is a kind of low-level unkind behavior that’s quick, subtle and sometimes invisible to gym staff and counselors. With our Kount on Kindness campaign, IGC leads the way by coaching young people to take care of one another. Kount on Kindness aims to increase caring behavior by teaching kids the social benefits of unselfishness and connection.
Some schools and camps have tried zero tolerance policies or harsh punishments to deal with misbehaviour. However, recent research suggests that both approaches miss the opportunity to teach young people positive, prosocial behavior. Of course, if a participant's behavior is seriously out of line, they are sent home. But that kind of serious misbehavior is extremely rare in Kount on Kindness member clubs. What does sometimes happen, because participants are tired or frustrated, is a kind of low-level unkind behavior that’s quick, subtle and sometimes invisible to gym staff and counselors. With our Kount on Kindness campaign, IGC leads the way by coaching young people to take care of one another. Kount on Kindness aims to increase caring behavior by teaching kids the social benefits of unselfishness and connection.